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March 17, 2022

New Jersey Politics

New Jersey Marijuana

More than 170 seek licenses to sell N.J. legal weed as cannabis panel starts taking applications

The Cannabis Regulatory Commission began taking applications from those interested in opening retail outlets to sell cannabis to adults on Tuesday.

By Suzette Parmley | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Education

Some students will get 50% off tuition at N.J. county colleges under new plan

About 7,000 students are expected to qualify for the new tuition assistance program.

By Kelly Heyboer | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

Dem Congressman from N.J. says U.S. needs to up oil production to ease gas prices

U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer detailed Tuesday his 'All of the Above Plan' to lower gas prices by increasing U.S. oil production.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

Zelensky request for no-fly zone over Ukraine opposed by key N.J. lawmakers

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed a joint meeting of Congress remotely Wednesday.

By Jonathan D. Salant | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Essex

With passion and a length of pipe, Newark’s mayor says the state of the city is lead-free and proud

In his 8th state-of-the-city address two months before a re-election bid, Mayor Ras Baraka said his accomplishments include removing 23,000 lead service lines so efficiently that Newark became a model for other cities.

By Steve Strunsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Essex

N.J. councilman admits role in kickback scheme, federal prosecutors say

Bribes ranged from $500 in cash to to $50,000 from a developer, authorities said.

By Chris Sheldon | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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